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Answers to WTFWTK 2.66!

Mattel has once again provided answers to your questions.
Thanks again to them for taking the time to answer these!
Check out their answers to your Round 66 questions!

This round of questions were selected by midor.
Thanks to that fan for their help!

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1. coRobaczek: Instead of a whole Castle Grayskull could we get a facade with a working jaw bridge?

No. We discussed this and it would wind up being way more design work to attempt to build CG one piece at a time. If we ever do get to a play set it is all or nothing!

2. Colgat20one: In the MOTUC bios She-Ra joins He-Man when going to the Tri-Solar System. Will there be a New Adventures She-Ra? And if so, since Teela is the new Sorceress in MOTUC, maybe She-Ra could look more like Teela's appearance in the NA cartoon so we get the best of both worlds?

A New Adventures She-Ra or Teela would be very cool. If and when they happen and what their look would be is yet to be revealed!

3. Bamf1980: When planning your releases for Filmation characters, will you take into consideration the fact that many of the fan demanded MOTU Filmation characters had infrequent appearances, while several important members of the POP Filmation cast were previously unavailable to you and, therefore, us?

Yes, fans have been making wish lists for years and we are well aware of which characters fans want regardless of screen time.

4. Grenadaspice: With Mattel acquiring the Filmation license, we could potentially get Skeletor's Robot Knights / Hover Robots. Is such a figure possible, especially for an army builder pack? If so, since it's a smaller figure, do you think we could get more than two in a pack?

We certainly do have rights to the Robot Knights. How they could show up is yet to be revealed. But one of the nice things about a non retail line is we have the freedom to change packaging and price points to suit the characters, not shelf space.

5. Darkness: Does the recent Classic Media licensing deal also give you access to the characters from the Star/Marvel and UK comics?

They clearly didn't understand what was being asked in question #1. The question wasn't asking if the castle would be divided into many pieces and sold individually. It was asking if they could just to a Castle Grayskull "facade" or in other words, just an exterior with a jawbridge that open and closes, as opposed to a full "playset" with things going on with the interior of it, etc.

They clearly didn't understand what was being asked in question #1. The question wasn't asking if the castle would be divided into many pieces and sold individually. It was asking if they could just to a Castle Grayskull "facade" or in other words, just an exterior with a jawbridge that open and closes, as opposed to a full "playset" with things going on with the interior of it, etc.

I agree with you, but he did say it was all of Castle Grayskull or nothing. So in a way, he did answer the question.
Later

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12

I agree with you, but he did say it was all of Castle Grayskull or nothing. So in a way, he did answer the question.
Later

I think they just meant it in terms that they just aren't splitting it into several pieces, not that they have a specific plan set in stone as to how it will be done if it ever does happen. I take the all or nothing comment to simply mean that they aren't selling it in separate pieces.

A) Something is already planned and they dont want to let anything out too early in way of a hint or confirmation

or

B) They dont really care so it doesnt matter.

I am not familiar with the comics beyond the Minicomics. Are there even any characters, particularly well known fan favourites from the UK comics?

From Star/Marvel?

I'm certain this is mentioned elsewhere, but if they are like "guy in yellow in tug of war" then the answer is "No" .

If those are the kind of characters that are unique to the comics, I wouldnt think it's big news if they "had the rights" either.

Either way, it's an answer. Telling in it's vagueness.

I think the only property that has a sizeable fan base and good number of known characters of interest that is as yet confirmed UN-touchable is the Live Action Movie.

And frankly, other than getting Karg I dont really care all that much about that. all in all the comics from (nation of origin) are really a non issue. I'll bet they can make who they want to make, outside of the moive, now.

Hmmm ... am no fan of UK version of Horde Prime (in fact I don't like the whole Horde Prime concept cos Hordak is the ruthless leader of the Horde in my world - but I especially not a fan of UK Prime).

If Matty decide they have to make this version of HP, I hope they use the mind-controlling parasite story where the parasite is the real Horde leader just using Hordak's brother as a host. Could be a way to explain the different looks Filmation vs UK.

I don't mean any disrespect to anyone of a contrary opinion, but if we do get a Horde Prime figure, I hope it looks NOTHING like that UK comic. That design was utterly ridiculous and insulting for a character that is supposed bigger and badder than Hordak and Skeletor combined.

I don't mean any disrespect to anyone of a contrary opinion, but if we do get a Horde Prime figure, I hope it looks NOTHING like that UK comic. That design was utterly ridiculous and insulting for a character that is supposed bigger and badder than Hordak and Skeletor combined.

Bingo.

As a child, I was utterly disgusted by the UK comics Horde Prime, so much so, I had my parents cancel my subscription.

Does this unlock the following appearance of Horde Prime ?
Will "Horde Prime" replaced "Horde Supreme" in your bios/canon ?

Good question!

Yes, the "Horde Supreme" mentioned on some bios is going to be Horde Prime going forward. They were both intended to be the same character - the leader of the Horde Empire and older brother to Hordak.

Just what he will look like if he ever makes it into the line is yet to be determined!

Right!!! It's an excellent news

Originally Posted by Swanmarsh

Hmmm ... am no fan of UK version of Horde Prime (in fact I don't like the whole Horde Prime concept cos Hordak is the ruthless leader of the Horde in my world - but I especially not a fan of UK Prime).

If Matty decide they have to make this version of HP, I hope they use the mind-controlling parasite story where the parasite is the real Horde leader just using Hordak's brother as a host. Could be a way to explain the different looks Filmation vs UK.

i want two horde primes; one as the uk comics and one as an oversized techno-monster, one for pre-techno virus enhancements and one for post.

That's exactly what I think/hope.. One with the Uk comic appearance and one giant techno-monster.

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

I don't mean any disrespect to anyone of a contrary opinion, but if we do get a Horde Prime figure, I hope it looks NOTHING like that UK comic. That design was utterly ridiculous and insulting for a character that is supposed bigger and badder than Hordak and Skeletor combined.

Let's do the magic of the 4 Horsemen with the UK version of Horde prime
This character looks a little funny, I agree with you but.. this look has a lot of potential !!!!!

Originally Posted by Eternian Poet

Bingo.

As a child, I was utterly disgusted by the UK comics Horde Prime, so much so, I had my parents cancel my subscription.

Other than saying no to the Star comics (what does he mean UK is likely? It's likely that they have rights, or it's likely we'll see figures based on those charactrs?)....I don't think he actually answered a single question.

Aaron
PoP Variants are part of the vintage line, too! Starburst She-Ra, Shower Power Catra, and Scratchin' Sound Catra for 2015!!!

I could accept the UK Horde Prime being an avatar for the REAL Horde Prime, a vehicle of sorts he uses to interact more personally with smaller/lesser beings such as Skeletor and Hordak, but not his TRUE form. THAT would be the Filmation design.

3. Bamf1980: When planning your releases for Filmation characters, will you take into consideration the fact that many of the fan demanded MOTU Filmation characters had infrequent appearances, while several important members of the POP Filmation cast were previously unavailable to you and, therefore, us?

Yes, fans have been making wish lists for years and we are well aware of which characters fans want regardless of screen time.

I appreciate this answer.

Maybe I read it wrong but it almost seemed as if the question was implying that because the MOTU fan demanded characters had less appearances than the POP ones, then that meant the POP should get top priority. Whether the fan demand was there or not.

"You can not fight the darkness He-man!"-Shokoti-the Queen of Darkness

The Marvel and UK comic question was the first question I've had picked and answered, it's kinda cool

I, like the rest of you, find the answer Mattel gave very unusual. How do they "likely" have the rights? Oh well, I guess we'll find out eventually huh? I've never read the UK stuff but I'm very excited that they (potentially) have the rights. I'm all for expanding the MOTU universe

Too bad about the Marvel rights, I guess I'll have to keep wishing for a Lt. Andra.

Originally Posted by Uncle Montork

I could accept the UK Horde Prime being an avatar for the REAL Horde Prime, a vehicle of sorts he uses to interact more personally with smaller/lesser beings such as Skeletor and Hordak, but not his TRUE form. THAT would be the Filmation design.

I totally agree with this! I said something very much like this in another thread way back when. No, the UK Horde Prime isnt the best design but he's become iconic to many fans in this form and I think deserves to be made and the explaination above allows both to be made, it's perfect.